Phonolite and Laterite Definition

Definition of Phonolite and Laterite

The general Phonolite and Laterite definition can be stated as: Phonolite is an uncommon extrusive igneous rock volcanic rock of intermediate chemical composition between felsic and mafic. On the other hand, Laterite rock is a type of Sedimentary rock which is rich in iron and aluminium, formed in hot and wet tropical areas. Along with definition of Phonolite and Laterite, get to know about Properties of Phonolite and Laterite. Get to know more information about Phonolite and Laterite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Phonolite and Laterite

The history of Phonolite and Laterite gives information about where the rock was found and who was its discoverer. Almost each and every aspect of Earth's history is recorded in rocks be it the volcanoes which were erupted or the plants, animals and organisms which are now extinct, as rocks are present from millions of years.

Phonolite and Laterite Origin and Discoverer

Phonolite and Laterite definition gives us a brief idea about the two rocks. In some cases, the definition also gives summary about the Formation of Phonolite and Laterite. In this section, you will know about Phonolite and Laterite Origin and Discoverer. Origin of Phonolite is Unknown whereas Origin of Laterite is India. It is interesting to know the name of Phonolite and Laterite discoverer. The Discoverer of Phonolite is Unknown and the discoverer of Laterite is Francis Buchanan-Hamilton.

Etymology of Phonolite and Laterite

Along with Phonolite and Laterite definition, know more about the etymology of Phonolite and Laterite. Etymology of Phonolite and Laterite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Phonolite and Formation of Laterite. The etymology of Phonolite is From the Greek meaning sounding stone because of the metallic sound it produces if an unfractured plate is hit while that of Laterite is From the Greek meaning sounding stone because of the metallic sound it produces if an unfractured plate is hit. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Phonolite belongs to Igneous Rocks while Laterite belongs to Sedimentary Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Phonolite and Laterite are listed below.

For Phonolite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• Other Categories: Fine grained rock and Opaque rock

For Laterite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Soft Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• Other Categories: Fine grained rock and Opaque rock